Each day you face a host of diverse issues. That’s why the slate of talent in Baltimore this year
encompasses big-picture plenary speakers to inspire you, practical workshop presentations to guide
you, and like-minded peers with creative solutions for problems that are all too familiar.

Freeman HrabowskiCreating a Climate of Success for All Students

Transforming the University of Maryland, Baltimore County into one of the nation’s leading sources of African Americans with Ph.D.s
in science and engineering, President Hrabowski provides a powerful example of how a focused vision can impact generations.

Adam SáenzThe Power of a Teacher

Speaking with heart and humor, Sáenz addresses teacher resilience through his inspirational story and what he identifies as his two personal lifesavers: education and teachers.

This international leader in education technology thrives on confirming and challenging educators’
thoughts about what’s possible in the world of teaching and learning.

Daniel PinkPowering Student Learning Through Arts-Infused Education

This session will kick-off with a powerful introduction by noted scholar and author, Daniel Pink, followed by panels of principals who have mastered arts-integration leadership, as well as nationally acclaimed district leaders.

Robert MarzanoMeasuring and Developing Teacher Effectiveness

This session will describe current practices in teacher evaluation and aspects of those practices that must be changed to create the next generation of teacher evaluation.

Justin BaederiPad Essentials for School Leaders

Baruti KafeleMotivating Black Male Students to Achieve in School and Life

Michael Chirichello

Highly Effective Teams: The Key to Strengthening Professional Leaning Communities

Rethink Teacher Evaluation: Conversations that Get Results

Jim Grant

Grade Level Retention in the Era of Common Core Standards

What Extraordinary Teachers Do Differently: What Every Principal Should Know

Gretchen GoodmanIf you have too much on your plate, DON'T get a bigger plate

Larry BellThe Power of an Educator Through High Expectations

Brian PerkinsImproving School Climate: A Process for Transforming Learning Environments

Deborah LeongPre-K/Kindergarten: Self-Regulation/Executive Function, Play and the Development of Literacy Skills

Cami Elskamp and Mark ReardonCreating a Culture of Student Engagement and Increased Performance

David SousaThe Basics of Creating Brain-Compatible Classrooms

Patricia and James CunninghamTeaching and Learning Reading

Teacher Leader Day

An incredible day of professional development and team-building for your teachers.
Your teachers are invited to join you to get first-hand exposure to the biggest names in teacher motivation and training.

Darrell Scott – There are lessons to be learned from the life of Rachel Scott that can help educators and improve the quality of education.

Todd Whitaker – Will show you how to get all teachers to be "best teachers."

Adam Sáenz - Will talk about the Power of a Teacher and how teachers transform lives within the classroom.

There will also be concurrent sessions selected for teachers on common core, school culture and technology and your teachers are welcome to explore the exhibit hall. Team discounts are available.
Click here to register.